Cover of Last Kiss

Last Kiss

by Jon Ripslinger

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Billy, a boy from a farm, faces heartbreak after Lisa, a girl from a wealthy family, ends their secret relationship, his world is shattered further when Lisa is found dead. With suspicion falling on him, Billy sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious death and clear his name. His journey reveals secrets and challenges that test his courage and determination.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeMysteryFamilyFriendship

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780738710723
Pages
268
Publisher
Flux
Published
October 1, 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
54,134

Genres

High school students

Subjects

FictionJuvenile FictionChildren's Books - Young Adult FictionChildren's Books/All AgesChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)GeneralLove & RomanceMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesJuvenile Fiction / GeneralSocial Issues - Emotions & FeelingsChildren's fictionLove, fictionMystery and detective stories